Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Public Sales. There are DO eales advertised by tba Sheriff, for Sal ed ay in April. The Master has one advertiserbe 11 embrac? ing fire tracts of land, in the case of "Ju? nios E. Davis, as Receiver of the Bank of New Hanover, Plaintiff, against Mary E. Keels, D?fendent." The terms are cash on day of Sale, and the tracts are : 1. Situated at Scotville koowa RS the Boase Tract, and containing 18 acres. 2. Tract known as the Logan Land' and containing 50 acres, adjoining Mary Logan, R. A. Pool, ?od others. 3. Tract known as the Branch Land, containing 161 acres, and bounded by Church Branch and lands of Dr. Robert M. Muldrow and others. 4. Tract known as the Scottsville Tract," containing 2uo acres, boonded by. Black River and lands of Willie Plowmen, Dr. R. M. Maldrow and ethers. 5 Tract known as the Shiloh Tract, con? taining 400 acres, on Padding Swamp, bounded bj lands of Wm. J. Keels, Jacob Keels and others. Wedgefield News. The farmers are progressing slowly. Some few have commenced planting corn ; bot the work in general bas been greatly hindered by the rains. Gardens are also very back? ward. Dr. C. C. Brown's lecture for the benefit of the Methodist parsonage, will be delivered at the Methodist Chu rc b next Thursday even? ing Rt 8 o'clock. ? Rev. Mr. Edwards, the pastor of the Baptist church, failed to preach Sondar, being engaged with a funeral across the river. The union prayer meetings are well attend? ed, and are growing to interest. Next Fri? day night it will meet at :be Presbyterian church. Rev. W. J. Dowell and family spent Thurs? day sight in Sumter, and beard Br. Steele's lectore. Mr. W. P. Wactor paid os a visit last week. Bis friends were all glad to see bim. . Mr. Luther Wright has moved from bis farm ic to town. Rev. Geo. H. Waddell, superintendent of the Methodist Epworth Orphanage in Colum? bia*, spent a few hours here yesterday, and give a good account of his important charge. Wedgefield March 23. Ended His lAfe by Taking Strych? nine. Mr. ?. Sumter Brimson, a carpenter, form? erly of thia place, but who for the last few years has been working ia B. M. Spratt& Co's construction shops at Chester, S. C . died about 12 o'clock last Friday night at bis borne in that town from taking a dose of strychnine. He bought tbe strycbotoe at a drag store, ana shutting himself in bis room took it. No motive for the action is koowo. He bad been quite melancholy for severs 1 days prior and His wife, noticing his condi? tion bad asked several parties to watch him op. Mr. Branson was born io Sumter county, Sept. 29, 1850. He was married to Miss Lizzie Hammond, a daughter of the late Ra? leigh Hammood, of this county about 20 years ago. He afterwards " moved to this county and went from this place to Cb es ter several years ago. fie bas apparently been making a very good living in Chester and was always kind and seamed devoted to bis wife and children. He leaves a wife, a soo about,8 years old and two married daugh? ters. His' remains were brought to this place, and interred in the town cemetery on San day last -Lancaster Ledger. Willis McLeod, colored, who bas been wanted since December for inciting a riot and resisting the police, was captured Sunday by Policeman Bar wick and Monday morning was called up to face tbe Mayor. He was found guilty and the sentence of the court was $15 or 30 days on tbe streets. The Finest assortment of choice stationery at H. G. Osteeo and Co's, book store. The erection of a telephone tine to Bisbop ville is once more the subject of discussion, ?od aa usual it is the subject of favorable commenta. The organization of a company to begin work and pat the line into active operation is another thing, bat it is to be boped that something more tangible than talk will resait from the discussion. - The plan for the proposed Hoe is that it will be ruo from this city to Providence and thence via Hernot's X Roads, Rose Hill and Manville to Bishopville with a station at each place. From Bishopville the line will extend to Mr. A C. Da rac t's place and on to McKiethao's lamber mill and possibly to Lucknow This roote would cover a wide territory and would bring to the lice the greatest possible amount of business and make it a paying in? vestment as well as beiog a great convenicce to tbe business mea of this city and the places where stations are proposed to be lo? cated. Telephone connection between Sum? ter and Bishopville would be a valuable acqui? sition and there is no reason why puftlcient basinets should not be developed to p<*y fair dividends oo tbe io vestment. For more than a hundred years the Sha? kers have been studyiag the remedial pro? perties of plants. They have made mau y discoveries, but their greatest achievement was made last year. It is a cordial that con? tains already digested food and is a digester of food. It is effective in removing distress after eating, sod creates an app?tit* for more food so that eating becomes a pleas? ure. P.^Ie, thin people beer plump aod healthy ooder its use. It arrests the wasting of eon-rn rap lion. Tbere never has been such a step forward ?in the cure of indigestion as this Soaker Cor dial. Your druggist will be glad to give jon a little book descriptive of the product. Give the babies Laxol, which is Castor Oil made as palatable as boney. Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is unequalled for Eczema, Tetter, Salt- j Kheum, Scald Head, Sore tipples, Chapped ' Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites, Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids. For sale by druggists at 2? cents per box. TO HOESEOWNESS. For putting a horse in a fine healthy con? dition try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders. They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure loss "of appetite, relieve constipation, correct kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving new Jife to an old or over-worked horse. 25 cents per package. For sale by druggists. For .?ale in Sumter by Dr. A. J. China. - Lamp shades when artistically made efl crepe tsssue are things of beauty. If ycu wact to make shades to beautify your bomee H. G. Osteen k Co. can supply the materials. A large stock of crepe tissue in tee foot rolls jost received. Lincoln School Festival. Editor Daily Item : Tbe teacuer* of Loocolo Graded School desire to express thanks to the patrons ai.d friends of the school, and to all those citi . zens who kindly aided in the school Festival held last Thursday and Friday. A commit? tee of ladies waited on the business men, and from all, save one, received substantial aid. The school children went out with lists to request votes on a gold headed cane to be presented-to the most popular minister of the colored churches. Each vote represented two cents. Tb? objjct of the Festival was to complete the payment on the school organ. Tbe entertainment, was a grand success. For votes on cane, $25.78 Receipts at the Festival, 3142 Total. ?57.20 Expenses for ball, cost of cine, &c, 13.25 Net proceeds, S13 96 Of toe votes cast Rev A. J. Hanter of tbe A. M. E Church received 80H Rev. M. M. Moozon, 537" Rev J E. Harmon, . 34 Rev. J. C. Watkins, 2h 1275 M ? re than enough bas been realized to complete paying for tbe organ. The school is indebted to tbe. public for much; the attendance is larder tban ever in its history ; tbe'order is good ; the tuition and fees are greater. . Special thanks are due for the handsome g?f?8 from the ''Watchman," and from Messrs. Folsom, Kennedy, Walsh & Shaw and Buhman. The teachers are much indebted for 'be kind efforts and services or Mrs Stewart, Mrs. Dicks, Mrs. Sharpes. Mrs Dibble, Mrs. E. A and A. J. Andrews, Mrs Moses, and to Misses Spears, Davis, Harrison, Robertson, Jones and Hayes Gratefully, J C. WHITTAKER, Principal. FLOEENTOTE ETCHINGS. Items of Ioterest From Our Sister City. Florence, S. C., March 18.-A serious ac cident occurred this afternooo on the W. C & A. R. R... between the stations of Gibson and Mars Bluff in -which Frank Jone?, (col.) came very near being instantly killed. The facts as near as contd be obtained are a? fol? lows : The work train of wbich CaDt. Pat Kelly is conductor, was coming into Florence, and while between Gibson Staiion and Mars Bluff, Frank Jones, wbo is employed as a work band attempted to step from one flu car to another while the train was in foll motion, and in so doing made a misstep and fell be? tween the cars One of his leg? was badly mangled and other paiofol wounds were in Sicted upon bis body. When the train ar? rived in Florence the Railroad physicians were summoned and bis crushed leg ampu? tated. At this writing he is still alive. Dr S A. Steel delivered his famous lecture -o tbe "Pioneers of Early Method is o," to a large and appreciative audience in toe Meth? odist Church last night. Dr. Steel '.3 not only a distinguished Divine but an eloquent orator. Prof Gentry's trained pony and dog show is io tbe city to day. The children all wear bright faces. The Graded Schools closed early^so that those who wanted to* could attend. Colbane'a Comedians begin a three-nights engagement tn the Opera House to-night. Mr Carter, a former resident, was in the city to-day. M D. H. THE PLACE TO LIVE. I have traveled o'er this country, In the North and East and West. I have traveled vainly looking - For a clime to snit me best. And I've come to this conclusion, After going to and fro, That I'd spend my days in Dixie, Where tbe sweet potatoes grow. The West is damp or sultry, In tbe East it freezes fast ; The North is cold and chilly As I've found out in the past. So I've come to this conclusion, ? To avoid tbe cold and snow, I'll spead my day3 tn Dixie, Where the sweet potatoes grow. It is here that our Creaton Has chosen to unfold His noblest works of nature ; And the dear sweet winter girl : If you long to see these fairies, I will tell you, so you'll know, They are plenty down tn Dixe, Where tbe sweet potatoes grow. -WILL PUTNAM. The above lines were written a few days ago by a "drummer" who is making bis first trip through the sooth. A native of Minne? sota, be is qualified to compare the North with Dixie. He bas never contributed to the Daily Item before, but short poems from bis pen frequently appear in Mucseys and other magazines. Cumberland, Md , March 20.-Ten persons were injured and one killed in a wreck on the Baltimore aod Ohio, near Oakland this morning. Traio No. 2, from Cincinnati aod Sr. Louis was derailed. Three sleepers, two day coaches and the postal ear left, the track. One sleeper rolled down the embankment and into the Yougbiog beny river. The balance of the train remained on the bridge or doubtless the casualties would have been much great? er. There were 38 persons in the car which roiled into the river, ail of whom escaped with trifling injuries excep two. Birmingham, Ala., March 20 -A special to The State-Herald from Gad? sden, Ala., fays: Quite a sensation oc? curred to-day in the city court in the case of Danforth and Armstrong vs. the Tenoes3ee and Coosi railroad. The matter came up by the attorneys, Judge William Richardson, of Huntsville, J. C. Bradford, of Nashville, A. G. Smith, of Birmingham, and Amos ? Godbue, of Gadsden, tor the defend- ! ants, who moved to dismiss the case on i the ground that C E. Danforth, of; Chattanooga, Tenn , the plaintiff, ! through one Dr. Baker, of Gadsden, bad corruptly influenced the jury in rendering a verdict for $100,000 at thc . October terra of 1894 against thc de- j fendant. Thc contract between Dan forth and Baker, bv which Baker was guaranteed the paymt-nt of $15,000 for ? successfully flxiug the jury was in evi dence, with 20 letters signed by Baker j and Danforth, which disclosed what j Judge Disque, presiding judge, de- ! nouoced as the "roost horrible state of affaira and diabolical conspiracy that bad ever occurred io a court io Ala? bama." Change of Policy. To Test New Sections of the Dispensary Law. Governor Ellerbe ie pursuing a new policy io regard to the dispensary law a,id the coarta, partiolarly the United States courts Herefore the custom has been to put in amendments to the law and (ben keep them as lang as pos? sible on the road to the courts. Gov Eileabe wants such changes passed UDon simultaneously with the operation of thc law. lo conformity this policy be yester terday made the announcement- that arrangements have been made whereby a test case will be argued in Charles? ton on Friday before Judge Simooton, the object being to have the constitu? tionality of the present act-that is the .'inspection feature,'7 passed upon. This inspection feature of the act, as will be remembered, was put io, ac cording to Mr. Garr?s* statement in th*e boose to get arround the decision io the United States court w regard to the importation of liquors for persooal use. It is announced that Assistant Attor nep General Townsend will appear in behalf of the State and Mr. J. P. K. Bryan of Charleston, who has man? aged the interstate commerce feature cases io ail the courts will make the at? tack upon the law. The sections of the act to be tested will become of force on Friday and Governor Ellerbe says be is desirous of knowing where he is at with respect to the courts at the very outset HARMAN IS PARDONED. The Slayer of Cal. Caughman a Free Man. Governor Ellerbe yesterday granted a full pardon to A. M. Harman of lex? ington who was convicted of murder io killing Cal. Caughman, Jr., last year, and who was sentenced to life imprison? ment in the Penitentiary. The convic? tion was quite a surprise to the people generally, as it was supposed that the jury would be unanimous for acquittal under the ctrccmstances. A verdict of guilty was brought in with a recommen dation to mercy and the sentence was life imprisonment. Harman was rep? resented by strong counsel-Col. An? drew Crawford of Columbia, Col. George Johostone of Newberry and Senator Efird of Lexington. Imme? diately upon conviction counsel gave notice of appeal and ever since then the youog man bas been in jail, no effort having been made to procure bond. Daring Attempt at Kidnap? ping. Houston, Tex., March 18.-The most daring attempt at crime ever known here was fustrated this morniog at 3 o'clock wheo detectives killed Wal? ter Hughes as he was in the act of en? tering the house of Frank Dunn, a wealthy resident of this city. The police received information some time ago that a scheme was on foot to kid? nap Dunn's little daughter. The pur? pose of the kidnappers was to keep the girl io captivity and demand $40,000 ransom for restoring ber to her parents. Detectives have been on guard at Mr. Dunn's house for several nights, but no developments occurred until this morn? ing, when it was discovered that a mao was attempting to force one of the win? dows of the Dunn residence. One of the officers inadvertently attract? ed the attention of the marauder, who, finding be was discovered, drew a re? volver and fired twice at the detective. The detectives then opened fire and the intruder fell dead. Hughes was a railroad man, but has lately beeu workiog as a carpenter. He had rented a house near Dunn's and under the floor of one of the rooms bad dug a cave ic which tbe kidnapped child was to be secreted until the ran? som was paid At a point some dis? tance from the city Hughes bad arrang? ed a number of tin boxes where he in? tended to direct that the ransom mooey be deposited Hughes also intended to give notice that if any watch was kept over these depositories it would result io the death of the child. When Hughes' body wa3 searched a revolver, a keen-edged butcher knife and a bottle of chloroform was found. An immense crowd bas gathered in and around the morgue where the body lies. Mrs. Hughes has bee? arrested, but will not talk. To Be a Separate State. Albany, March 22.-What has bren feared and suggested by thc llepubli- ; can leaders from the interior and up- \ country section of thc State has como to pass They argue- that the creation of a Greater New York was the first step toward making a separate State out of the territory adjacent to Nev; York harbor. Assemblyman Trainor will to night introduce two bills looking toward thc creating of a now Siat'? out of the auntie* of New York. Kings, Richmond, Queei-.s, Suffolk, West Chester and Putnam. Cinco Cigars are made by a firm with 47 years' experience and a reputation for first class goods only. Sold in Sumter exclusive? ly by H. G. Oiteen k Co. ! Terrible Disaster Caused by Cyclone in Georgia. Savannah, March 22 -A special to ! the Moroiog News from Arliogtoo, j Ga , says : A terrible cyclone ?track i here this morning aboat 8 30 o'clock [t passed through the south side of towo and totally wrecked the academy j and partial'y demolished ceveral other . bouses At the accdemv a number of children were assembled for school The building was completely demolish? ed and on removal of the dcbri*. eight were found dead and 15 injured. This is the worst disaster that has ever visited this quiet little village The rain has beeo pouring down in tor? rents all day. but no one, either m-ile or female-, bas failed to do either his or ber duty io administering to the suffer ing. Every store and?buMoess house in the town has been closed for the day and every countenance has been sad? dened by the tragical deaths of the children All neighboring towns have wired sentiments of deepest sympathy. FIRE IN AIKEN. Hard Work Saved the Busi? ness Section. Special to The State. Aiken, March 21.-The quiet of the Sabbath was broken to-day at 3: 30 p m. by tbe sound of fire alarm and much excitement prevailed for a while. The fire originated in the rear room of W. C. Hayers* iepair shop, which was full of oil, paints and other combustibles It is sup? posed to have been caused by spon? taneous combustion But for the promptness^of the fire department and the well equipped water works, the business block of our city would have suffered great loss, as the fire was in the middle of the block on Laurens street, and was spreading in the direction of Hahn & Go 's large stores. The damage, however, is not great, but it cannot be correctly estimated ^? ? Mum B. R. Riordan Dead in New York City. Charleston, March 21.-Bartholo? mew Rochefort Riordan, formerly a Charleston journalist, but recently living ia New York, died at his resi? dence in the metropolis on Sunday, March 21. Mr. Riordan was born in Virginia, 59 years ago, and was edu? cated at Mount St. Mary's college. He was a devout Roman Catholic. En? tering journalism early in life he was connected with some papers in Rich? mond for a while and then went to Charleston daring the war to work on The Mercury. He returned after? ward and was with the Richmond Examiner. In 1SS7 Air. Riordan went back to Charleston and with Capt. F. W. Dow son and Mr. Ben Wood, established The News. In 1873 the Charleston Courier was purchased and The News and Courier was established. In 1885 Mr. Riordan disposed of his in? terest in The News and Courier and moved to New York, where he was engaged in the cotton business After a short time Mr. Riordan be? came a member of the New York cotton exchange and established with his son, James, the firm of Riordan & Co. The firm was a successful one and so well established that it will continue after death of the senior partner March 20. Fifteen tons of cotton seed meal were seized in Marion yesterday be? cause the privilege had not been paid. Judge Clark of the United States Court bas discharged the receivers of the Southern B. & L Association of Knoxville, Teoo., a report of the spe? cial master showing the association to be so?veot. It is reported that the 30.000 Greeks in CoDStaotioople will revolt and over? throw the government in the event of war between Turkey and Greece. Claremont Lodge Ii M A. F. M. THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU? NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No. 4, A. F. M.. will be held on Thursday Evening, April 15lh, at p. m. Brethren will take dae notice and govern themselves accordingly FOR SALE. WASTE MEAT SALT. GEO. D. SHORE & BRO. March 24-2t. Estate o? Jas. H. Aycock, Dec'd. WE WILL APPLY to the Judge of Pro hate of Sun-ter County pa April 3d, 189?, for a final discharge as Administrators of aforesaid Estate. ALBERT E. AYCOCK, WM. T. AYCOCK, Mareil 3, 1S07-4t Administrators. Estate of James Brimson, Dec'd. JWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on April 10;h, 1H07. ter a Fina) Pisrharg-,' as Administrator of aforesaid Estate. M ch 10-41. JOS. W. BRONSON, Ad'mr Estate o? Robt. S. ?ycoek, Minor, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on April 3?l, 1397, for a final discharge as Guardian of Person and Estate of eforesaid Minor, deceased. MRS. H. L. AYCOCK, March 3, 1897-ft. Guardian. ST. VITUS DANCE. A Physician Prescribes Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.: My daughter Mattie, aged 14, was afflicted last spring with St. Vitus dance and ner? vousness, her entire right side was numb and nearly paralyzed. We consulted a phy? sician and he prescribed Dr. Miles' Restora? tive Nervine. She took three bottles before we saw any certain signs of improvement, but after that she began to improve very fast and I no-v think she is entirely cured. She has taken nine bottles of the Nervine, but no other medicine of any kind. Knox, Ind., Jan. 5, '95. H. W. HOSTETTER. Physicians prescribe Dr. Miles' Remedies because they are known to be the result of the long practice and experience of one of the brightest, members of their profession, and are carefully compounded by experi? enced chemists, in exact accordance with Dr Miles' prescriptions, as used in his practice. On sale at all druggists. Write for Dr. Miles' Book on the Heart and Nerves. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. Dr. Hiles' Remedies Restore Health .sttwocRiwi If ft'SU SI fi ^ .A HAW ?AN is nt bito jape AiipoofpTter*/ Tie Sto?der Fimetnreless Tire, resilient, light, durable and guaranteed against puncture. No leather, steel or wire. STODDER PU.NCTURELESS TIRE CO., ?8 Warren St., N. Y. City. Also STANDARD BICYCLES. are high grace in every particular, prie 31C0. Special indue* rnents to dobs. Reliable agents wanted in all unoccupied territories. Address Co., 7th Ave., 28 & 29th St., N. Y. City. March 24. Our stock of Spring Goods is now complete. We have everything that the market offers in the way of Novelties. SPECIALTIES IN WASH SILKS-We have a large and well assorted lot of elegant Wash Silks at 25o per yard. TINSEL AND SILK STRIPED ORGANDIES-Guaranteed to wash without fading, or money refunded. FEDER'S BRUSH SKIRT PROTECTOR will make every lady happy that tries it. Il is the Standard Dress Edge of the World As effective as a Trimming as it is perfect as a protector. It cleans easily: A shake and the dust is off ; a rub and it's clean ; A brush and it's new, ask to see it at our store. Brown5? Fastener. p? The first aod ooly ap pliance perfectly closing the placket, and abso? lutely securing the Skirt Baod about the Waist. It also attaches the skirt to the waist or basque in an easy and secure maaner, thus sav? ing in other devices much more than its cost. It can be applied to any skirt, old or new. It fastens with spring fasteners which are very durable and give no trouble whatever to fasten or unfasten. You hear the snap and know that you are perfectly dreased, even in the dark. PRICE 25 CENTS. Have you seen the lot of 90o , 75c and 50o, TAM O'SHANTER sample caps that we are selliog at 25c. There is not one in the lot worth lees than 50c. regular. Washable Tams at 25c also. New novelties io Ladies' Pearl Waist Sets. -M IN" OUR CLOTHING- AND FURNISHING DE? PARTMENT We are working wonders. STRO?SE & BROTHERS' Cloth? ing are. as always, in the lead. OUR SHIRTS For this Spring are the nicest we have ever had. Our Shirt Window is the talk of the city. Prices are the cause of it. " ?!olore(FBosom Shirts with pair of Cu?fs ?f??? jNk) wonder they sell. A large assortment of\^enrs and Boy's sample Golf Caps, 75c. and wc. Caps at 25c each. Have you seen the new Howard Hat For Spring, in Black and Tans. They are beautiful. Prices $1.75, $2.50 and S3. Alpine Hats At 85c, $1 25. $1 50 up to ?3.50. HOWARD STYLE. Our Straw Hats will be ready Saturday, March 27th. YOURS FOR BUSINESS. The Large Store Sumter, S. C.